Well I don't know about you all, but I am chomping at the bit for this weekend to be here already. One of the perks of being a teacher is that both Rob and I get the entire week off! We are headed to Minnesota to visit and celebrate with Rob's family. Friday at 4pm...
9 Reasons Why You Should Run a Virtual Race
Hello! I hope your Monday is finding you warm after this weekend's frigid weather and snow. We got up into the 40's today and it felt like a heatwave! With the Resolution Run Virtual 5k coming up on January 1st, and the Holiday Burn starting December 1st to help you...
Plank Tastic AMRAP Workout
Hello, hello! It was a rather chilly morning around here as I drove to work. At least it was up from the -13 when I woke up! I was hoping to take a picture right at zero so I could quote a Ron White joke, but no luck. (Major points if you know what joke I'm talking...
Three Move Butt Buster Workout
Hello Hello! How is your Wednesday treating you? Mine went just fine with some snacks throughout the day from Nature Box. Review coming soon! Even though I had some delicious snacks to eat, I kept getting progressively more sore throughout day due to yesterday's...
Resolution Run Virtual 5k
I am so excited to announce Wrecking Routine’s first ever virtual race! Resolution Run 5k! What is it? The Resolution Run 5k is a virtual race to kick off 2015 on the right foot! When is it? January 1-7, 2015. Any time. All accountability pictures must be submitted by...
Marathon #3 Race Goals
Before I get into my marathon race goals for this Sunday's Rock 'n Roll race, I just want to announce the Wrecking Routine Newsletter! Signing up will get you special posts, exclusive workouts, discounts on training services, and more. I promise not to spam you as the...
Arm Blaster Workout
I have to tell you, being on Fall Break has been exactly what I needed. With the past eight weeks being insanely busy, it has been so nice to just be on my own schedule. It's hard to believe that it's already Wednesday, but time just seems to fly no matter what. My...
Catching Up: Running, Hiking, Movie Watching
Oh, hey. So, about those two weeks I fell off the face of the blog-world? Sorry about that. Things should be back to normal around here. Let me catch you up on what's been occupying my time. Cross Country - The team's last meet is this Thursday! Woot! I get a kick out...
Mental Toughness Intervals
For any run longer than three miles, I tend to get a bit bored. Not bored with my thoughts, or music, but bored with the same old lumber-along pace that the longer run takes. There is something about pushing my legs, lungs, and mind to a faster pace that I adore. The...
Becoming a Women’s Fitness Specialist
For the past few months I have neglected to share some exciting news with all of you. In June, I become a National Academy of Sports Medicine Women's Fitness Specialist! As a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, I have to keep up continuing education credits and...
Made Ya Sweat EMOM Workout
This afternoon the cross country team competes in its second race! I am pretty excited to see what the team can do since a lot of them are new to the sport and last week's race was more of a learning experience. Hopefully their shin splints don't give them too much...
11 Ways to Prevent and Cope with Shin Splints
With the cross country season in full swing (we just had our first meet last week!), the athletes have put in their fair amount of miles after a period of doing nothing much over the summer. As a result of the new demands on their bodies, and lower legs in particular,...